Creatures that can turn into humans on land, in Scottish folklore Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Creatures that can turn into humans on land, in Scottish folklore” from the New York Times crossword of January 16, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 16, 2026
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SEALS is the answer to “Creatures that can turn into humans on land, in Scottish folklore”. It means to close or make secure against access, leakage, or passage.
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Hint 1 Meaning
To close or make secure against access, leakage, or passage.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ESASL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Arctic creatures with flippers”.
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What is the answer to “Creatures that can turn into humans on land, in Scottish folklore”?
SEALS, 5 letters: to close or make secure against access, leakage, or passage.
When was “Creatures that can turn into humans on land, in Scottish folklore” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.